Independiente Santa Fe was knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Libertadores after a 2‑1 loss to Corinthians at Quito’s Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium. Can they bounce back?
Match recap: Santa Fe 1–2 Corinthians – Women’s Libertadores
The Colombian side opened the scoring through Daniela Garavito, yet the Brazilian giants rallied and booked their place in the tournament’s final.
Garavito’s strike arrived in the 29th minute of the first half, after a lofted through ball she controlled with her right foot before curling a left‑foot finish past the opposing keeper. Although the assistant referee initially ruled it out, VAR spent nearly two minutes reviewing and ultimately upheld the goal.
Nevertheless, Corinthians equalised just eight minutes later with a mid‑range effort that deflected off Andrea Pérez, unsettling Santa Fe’s goalkeeper. In the second half the visitors netted the winner, leaving the Leonas without a chance to contest the title.
Santa Fe now turns its focus to the third‑place clash, aiming to end the continental campaign on a high note. In my view, the team’s resilience could finally earn them a medal.
Santa Fe: date and time of the third‑place match
The third‑place showdown is set for Saturday, 31 October, at 3:00 p.m. in Quito’s Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium, offering a last shot at the podium.
Who will Santa Fe meet for third place?
Santa Fe’s opponent will emerge from the Cruzeiro‑Olimpia semifinal on Wednesday, 28 October at 7:00 p.m.; the loser will face the Leonas, while the victor advances to the final against Corinthians.